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Despite the tangible military capabilities of both nations, the shadow of nuclear confrontation looms large. With China estimated to hold around 500 nuclear warheads versus India's 160 to 180, the prospect of nuclear engagement remains a daunting consideration. While neither country wishes to draw the world into a cataclysmic nuclear exchange over territorial disputes, the proximity of troops and the unpredictable nature of tensions could create a scenario where a miscalculation might lead to disastrous consequences.